The Governor announced on 04/09/2020 the issuance of new statewide Directed Health Measures (DHM).  They're available for review below or on his website:  https://governor.nebraska.gov/

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Directed Health Measure Order 2020-010

Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department Press Release

For Immediate Release:  Media in Cedar, Dixon, Thurston and Wayne Counties

Date:  April 11, 2020

Contact:  Julie Rother

Email Address:  julie@nnphd.org

First Case of COVID-19 in NNPHD District

The Village of Walthill is temporarily closing the public playground, baseball field and basketball court for public use in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Re-opening will be determined at a late date.

Any questions, please call the Walthill Village Office (402) 846-5921, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., M-F.

The Village Board of Trustees held a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday March 31, 2020, and moved to defer utility shutoffs until June 5, 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Residents are encouraged to still pay on their utility bills as they're able to.

By June 5, 2020, past due utility accounts must be brought current!

Due to COVID-19, Spring Town Clean-Up has been rescheduled for April 27t

United way of Siouxland is meeting regularly with local service providers to determine local needs and ways for people to help.

As of Mid-March, here are food services being provided:

• Food Bank of Siouxland
• Sioux City Community School District
• South Sioux City School District

Mental Health Services:

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater plant officials are reporting increased clogged pipes as a result of citizens flushing items such as paper towels and disposable wipes down the drain.

March 13, 2020

Re: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

With recent announcements concerning COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Village Board of Walthill would like to encourage each of our community members to do their part in minimizing or eliminating any threat of a village outbreak.

The Village of Walthill, Nebraska is located within the County of Thurston, Nebraska, and within the boundaries of the Omaha Indian Reservation and is now accepting applications for the position of one full-time Police Officer.  The schedule for this position will consist mainly of nights and weekends.